Senior Planning Engineer

Hesco Engineering Services; Madrid; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package based on experience

Career development opportunities

Collaborative and growth-oriented working environment

Job summary

Hesco Engineering Services is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer in Madrid to oversee project planning and scheduling for complex developments. The role requires expertise in Primavera P6 and Oracle Aconex, with responsibilities including developing project schedules, reporting on performance, and ensuring alignment with client objectives.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related fields, with a minimum of 10 years of professional experience. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in project planning and scheduling.
• Proven experience on large-scale hospitality, residential, office, or mixed-use developments.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Professional level of English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules.
• Produce progress reports and schedule performance analyses.
• Work closely with Project Managers and stakeholders.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Primavera P6

Oracle Aconex

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Oracle Aconex

Job description

HESCO is an international engineering company specialized in comprehensive structural engineering and project execution. Our services also include Construction Management, Architecture, Interior Design, Civil Engineering, Infrastructure, and Electromechanical Design. We are headquartered in Spain, with offices in Jeddah, Riyadh, Makkah, Syria, Turkey, Egypt, Lebanon, and the United Kingdom.

We are currently looking for a Senior Planning Engineer to join our team in Madrid. This is an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale international hospitality, residential, office, and mixed‑use developments, supporting project delivery through advanced planning, scheduling, and project controls.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Scheduling

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules and critical path analyses for complex projects using Primavera P6.
• Prepare and manage Level 5 detailed schedules, including workforce tracking, short‑term planning windows, workarounds, and risk‑related schedule updates.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential delays, and propose effective mitigation and recovery strategies.

Project Controls & Reporting

• Produce progress reports, schedule performance analyses, and executive‑level planning updates.
• Support project teams with accurate forecasting, including cash flow projections and progress measurement.
• Ensure planning deliverables align with project objectives, milestones, and client requirements.

Oracle Primavera & Aconex Integration

• Manage and optimize the interface between Primavera P6 and Oracle Aconex to ensure seamless coordination between scheduling, reporting, and document control processes.
• Maintain data integrity and support project teams in the effective use of both platforms.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with Project Managers, Design Managers, Construction teams, and key stakeholders to ensure planning requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support multidisciplinary teams by providing schedule insights and planning recommendations to facilitate informed decision‑making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in project planning and scheduling.
• Proven experience on large‑scale hospitality, residential, office, or mixed‑use developments.
• Advanced expertise in Primavera P6, including schedule development, critical path analysis, and project controls.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Oracle Aconex and its integration with Primavera environments.
• Solid understanding of Level 5 planning methodologies, workforce tracking, risk register integration, workarounds, and short‑term planning updates.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Professional level of English, both written and spoken.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package based on experience.
• Opportunity to work on prestigious international projects across the Middle Eastern and other global markets.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary teams and complex developments.
• A collaborative, international, and growth‑oriented working environment.
• Career development opportunities within a rapidly expanding organization.